California Association of School Transportation Officials - Road Map on Guidance to Reopening Pupil Transportation Last Revised: August 21, 2020
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California Association of
School Transportation Officials
Road Map on Guidance
to Reopening Pupil Transportation
Last Revised: August 21, 2020Mission
CASTO will provide recommendations and guidelines for best practices
to build sustainable mitigation efforts, engage and train all staff against
COVID-19, communicate to our passengers, operators, and public a
road map for the safe operation of school buses in the State of
California during this pandemic.
Vision
To continuously assist in fostering solutions to reopen safe and
sustainable pupil transportation services in California.Acknowledgments
The CASTO Road Map on Guidance to Reopening Pupil Transportation was created with
the corroboration of Transportation Professionals working throughout the state of California.
These dedicated professionals used their deep understanding and experience of student
transportation to develop best practices and guidance for reopening pupil transportation.
Adriana Catledge Director of Safety and Training Michael’s Transportation
Anthony Brisco Director of Transportation Oxnard School District
Chrissie Stevenson Director of Transportation, Campbell Union School
Operations, Facility Use District
Gingi Borg Safety Training Supervisor Newport-Mesa Unified School
District
Jason Fowler Director of Transportation Kern High School District
Jennifer Hanshew Transportation Manager Kern County Superintendent
of Schools
Kerri Gardner Transportation Supervisor Galt Joint Union Elementary
School District
Marcela Arizpuro Director of Transportation Fairfield-Suisun Unified
School District
Melissa Giannetto Administrative Assistant Tahoe Truckee Unified School
District
Nanette Rondeau Director of Transportation Tahoe Truckee Unified School
District
Rose Lee Director of Transportation Bonita Unified School District
Shannon Bourassa Director of Transportation Snowline Joint Unified
School District
Steven Mirelez Transportation Manager Clovis Unified School District
Tony Peregrina Director of Transportation Woodland Joint Unified
School District
Tony Lavezzo Fleet Manager Tahoe Truckee Unified School
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Contents
Section 1 Site Safety 1
Break Rooms and Common Areas 2
Sanitation and Janitorial 3
Site Modifications 4
Visitor and Vendor Access 5
Section 2 Staff Safety 7
Bus Aides 8
Drivers 9
Garage Staff 10
Office Staff 11
Staff Health Screening 12
Staff Protection 14
Section 3 Student Safety 15
Bus Stops 16
Parent and Community Outreach 17
Loading and Unloading 18
Seating 19
Student Health 20
Symptomatic Students 21Road Map on Guidance to
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Contents
Section 4 Training 22
Behind the wheel 23
Inservice and Classroom Training 24
New and Updated Training 25
Section 5 Vehicle Safety 26
Cleaning and Sanitation 27
Pre-Trip 29
Maintenance Procedures 30
Appendix 31
Acronyms and Abbreviations 32Road Map on Guidance to
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Section 1
Site Safety
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Break Rooms/ Common Areas
Social Distancing
● Maintain a distance of 6 feet whenever possible
● Follow any established directional hallways and passageways for foot traffic
● Follow any designated separate routes for entry and exit into office spaces to help
maintain social distancing and lessen the instances of people closely passing each other
● Where there are no barriers, but the appropriate distance exists, consider placing a visual
reminder to maintain social distance
Occupancy
● Limit the number of seats. Organize seats in such a manner so there is at least 6 feet
between seats.
● Increase distance in waiting lines. Use tape on the ground to indicate the “line starts here”
concept and placing tape markers in 6 feet intervals.
● Manage rooms to reduce the communal used space
o Limit the number of seats. Organize seats in such a manner so there is at least 6
feet between seats.
o If safe distances cannot be maintained, consider finding alternative areas to take
breaks
Stagger Breaks
● Stagger all staff breaks and lunches. For example, if the normal lunch hours are from 11
AM.-1 PM., stagger times in intervals between with corresponding staggered times for
the end of the day
Sanitation
● Sanitation and cleaning on site should be done using recommendations found in the
Janitorial section of this document
● Avoid sharing phones, other work supplies, or office equipment wherever possible.
o Where such items must be shared, disinfect between shifts or uses, whichever is
more frequent, including the following: shared office equipment such as copiers,
fax machines, printers, telephones, keyboards, staplers, surfaces in reception
areas, shared workstations, etc., with a cleaner appropriate for the surface
● Drinking fountains are not to be used
● HVAC will be set for maximum air circulation and windows will be open when possible
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Sanitation/Janitorial
Cleaning products
● Cleaning products used are those approved for use against COVID-19 on the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-approved list.
● Cleaning products need to be readily available and in enough quantity to have consistent
cleaning of the transportation site
Custodial Staff Duties
● Daily disinfecting by custodial staff
● Custodial staff with the responsibility of cleaning and disinfecting the site shall be
equipped with proper protective equipment, including gloves, eye protection, respiratory
protection, and other appropriate protective equipment as required by the product
● Routine disinfection of highly touched surfaces including but not limited to:
o Door handles
o Handrails
o Counters
o Lobby areas
o Restrooms
o Shared work areas
Transportation Staff Duties
● Office staff need to utilize proper sanitation products to sanitize their workspace upon
arrival for work and at the end of their shift
● Shared workspaces need to be sanitized when the staff member uses the workspace and
once they have finished using that work space
● Staff must use proper PPE when required
References:
https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/list-n-disinfectants-use-against-sars-cov-2-covid-19
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Site Modifications
Facility Layout
● Given that COVID-19 is a droplet disease transmitted through the air, you should think about the
breathing zone of each of your workers. For example, if a worker is facing forward and
potentially having spray coming out of their mouth, you don’t want another worker right across
from them within six feet. In such a case, it may be preferable to have workers standing
side-by-side to reduce the chance for exposure.
Shared workspaces
● Consider moving staff to alternative workstations and/or space seating/desks at least 6
feet apart whenever feasible
● Whenever feasible, avoid sharing office equipment, and/or work supplies
o Do not share objects that will go near your nose/mouth
Barriers and Dividers
● Clear barriers such should be used when interacting less than 6 feet apart from
individuals – examples include: plexiglass and/or clear shower curtains
● Whenever feasible, dividers should be utilized when seating/desks are less than 6 feet
apart
● Consider moving staff to alternative workstations and/or space seating/desks at least 6
feet apart when feasible
● Plexiglass and/or clear shower curtains can be used to partition areas that have close
proximity with staff, colleagues and/or parents/guardians
Walkways Entrances and Exits
● Establish directional hallways and passageways for foot traffic.
● Designated separate routes for entry and exit into office spaces to help maintain social
distancing and lessen the instances of people closely passing each other
● Where there are no barriers, but the appropriate distance exists, consider placing a visual
reminder to maintain social distance.
Ventilation and Air Flow
● HVAC systems should not be set to recirculate air.
● If additional ventilation such as fans are used, take steps to minimize air from fans
blowing from one person directly to another. Increase circulation of outdoor air by
opening windows and doors when possible.
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Visitor/Vendor Access
To limit the spread of COVID-19, it is important to promptly identify, separate, and ensure all
visitors are screened properly and wearing a face covering prior to granting access to any
facility. Recent studies indicate that people who are infected but do not have symptoms likely
also play a role in the spread of COVID-19. For this reason, source control measures should be
implemented for everyone in the facility, regardless of symptoms. It is also important to
maintain a safe distance (at least 6 feet) between both visitors and staff, as much as possible.
Access to the Facility must start at a designated location. For example, a dispatch office, in most
cases, has staff available during office hours and may be considered as a viable location to
screen, track, and facilitate the entry and exit of Visitors. Ensure to identify a location that can
be staffed while the facility is open for business. No visitor should be granted access to a facility
until screened by a designated staff member.
Screening
Screening staff should wear appropriate PPE, including but not limited to, a facemask, face
shield or safety glasses, and disposable gloves. Screening staff should make these interactions as
brief as possible by limiting the interaction to screening questions and temperature reading.
1.Create a screening location with proper social distancing and engineering controls. For
example, partitions, floor marking, directional passageways and proper ventilation.
2. The screening employee may use a forehead thermometer and ensure the temperature
is not higher than 100.4 Fahrenheit
3. The visitor will be asked if they have been exposed to an individual with COVID-19 or
if they are currently experiencing, or have recently experienced, the following symptoms:
● Fever or chills
● Cough
● Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
● Fatigue
● Muscle or body aches
● Headache
● New loss of taste or smell
● Sore throat
● Congestion or runny nose
● Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
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4. Determine access to the facility based on the results of the questions asked and the
temperature check
● If a visitor answers “YES” to having any of the above symptoms, a
temperature over 100.4 Fahrenheit or has been exposed to an individual
with COVID-19 the visitor will require further questioning and may be
disqualified from access to the facility. If it is deemed the visitor could
have a possible COVID-19 infection the screening employee shall notify
their immediate supervisor and the Local Health Department should be
contacted to determine next steps including possible isolation and tracing.
The name of all disqualified visitors shall be made available to any
employee screening visitors and staff in an effort to crosscheck and deny
entry until the quarantine period has lapsed.
● If a visitor answers “NO” to having any of the above symptoms, a
temperature below 100.4 Fahrenheit and has not been exposed to an
individual with COVID-19. Access can be granted and document the
visitor’s full name, date, and time of screening.
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Staff Safety
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Bus Aides
Social Distancing:
● Maintain 6 feet physical distance when possible
● Utilize PPE when interacting with students and social distancing is not possible
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
● Cloth face coverings are required when passengers/public are within 6 feet or present and
when on the bus
● Gloves or proper hand hygiene is required when cleaning and are recommended when in
physical contact with passengers
● Face Shield/Goggles are recommended when securing a student in their seat or within 6
feet of passengers/public
Health Screening
● Bus aides must be screened with all staff using protocols outlined in the Staff Health
Screening section
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Driver Safety
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
● Cloth face coverings are required when passengers/public are within 6-feet or present
● Gloves are required when using certain cleaning chemicals used as stated in the SDS
● Gloves or proper hand hygiene is required when in physical contact with passengers
● Face Shield/Goggles are recommended when securing a student in their seat or within 6
feet of passengers/public (not to be used while driving)
Student Interactions
● Wear a cloth face covering with all student interactions
● Maintain 6 feet of physical distance when possible. If distancing is not possible,
goggles/face shield are recommended when not operating the vehicle.
Staff Cohorting
● Stagger the times the drivers come into dispatch/Office, as much as practical
● Designate specific staff to distribute and retrieve keys, paperwork, and electronic
tablets/devices to limit the amount of staff entering the driver's work area and dispatch
● Stagger fueling and bus washing schedules
● Limit the number of chairs in the break room and driver area to ensure social distancing
● Require drivers to leave vehicles in their parking stall or outside the garage and
communicate concerns via radio or phone
Health Screenings
● All staff including drivers should be screened using protocols defined in the Staff Health
Screening section of this document.
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Garage Staff Safety Protocols
Screening
● All staff including garage staff should be screened using protocols defined in the Staff
Health Screening section of this document
Staff Cohorting
● The group that works only within the garage should be isolated to the garage work area,
as a separate cohort, as much as practical to the operation. This may include designating
a separate break area and requiring drivers to leave vehicles outside the garage and
communicating concerns via radio or phone.
Face Coverings
● Face coverings must be used in the garage when mechanics and service workers are
unable to maintain a minimum of 6 feet of distance
● Face coverings must be worn when in confined areas (buses, offices and storage areas)
where proper ventilation is not feasible
● Refer to state and local regulations for specific face coving mandates
Distancing
● Bays should be assigned to a specific mechanic when feasible. Tools and equipment
should be arranged in a way to limit the possibility of congregation.
Shared Areas and Tools
● When working in a shared area and social distancing is not practical, face coverings are
required. Garage staff should use gloves prior handling shared tools or equipment.
When the garage staff member is done with the shared tool or equipment, they will need
to sanitize the areas that they touched.
Vendors and Deliveries
● All deliveries and vendors should be received outside of the building while practicing
social distancing and face coverings when required. If the vendor needs to enter the
building, face coverings are required.
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Office Staff
Social Distancing
● Maintain a distance of 6 feet whenever possible
● Follow any established directional hallways and passageways for foot traffic
● Follow any designated separate routes for entry and exit into office spaces to help
maintain social distancing and lessen the instances of people closely passing each other
● Consider the physical barriers which are in place, such as doorways or cubicle walls
● Where there are no barriers, but the appropriate distance exists, consider placing a visual
reminder to maintain social distance
Staff Cohorting
● The group that works only within the office should be isolated to the office work area, as
a separate cohort, as much as practical to the operation. This may include designating a
separate break area and requiring drivers to communicate more via radio, electronic
device, or phone.
Staff Safety
● Avoid Face-to-Face Meetings when possible. Use phones, videos, or video conferencing
to reduce the need for meetings and other close personal contact.
● Do not congregate
● Do not share headsets or other objects that will go near your nose/mouth
● Avoid sharing phones, other work supplies, or office equipment wherever possible
● Consider moving some staff to alternative rooms or organizing seats in such a manner so
there is at least 6 feet between seats
Shared Work Areas
● Wipe down common areas that you have been.
● Manage rooms to reduce the communal used space
o Limit the number of seats. Organize seats in such a manner so there is at least 6
feet between seats.
o If safe distances cannot be maintained, consider finding alternative areas to take
breaks.
● Disinfect between shifts or uses, whichever is more frequent, including the following:
shared office equipment such as copiers, fax machines, printers, telephones, keyboards,
staplers, surfaces in reception areas, shared workstations, etc., with a disinfectant
appropriate for the surface.
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Staff Health Screening
To limit the spread of COVID-19, it is important to promptly identify, separate, and ensure all
staff are screened properly and wearing a face covering prior to granting access to any facility.
Recent studies indicate that people who are infected but do not have symptoms likely also play a
role in the spread of COVID-19. For this reason, source control measures should be
implemented for everyone in the facility, regardless of symptoms. Access to the Facility must
start at a designated location. For example, a dispatch office is considered as a viable location to
screen, track, and facilitate the entry and exit of drivers and support staff. Ensure to identify a
location that can be staffed while the facility is in operation. No staff member should be granted
access to a facility until screened by a designated screening staff member.
Screening
The screening staff member should wear appropriate PPE, including but not limited to, a
facemask, face shield or safety glasses, and disposable gloves. Screening staff should make
these interactions as brief as possible by limiting the interaction to screening questions and
temperature reading.
1.Create a screening location with proper social distancing and engineering controls. For
example, partitions, floor marking, directional passageways and proper ventilation.
2. The screening employee may use a forehead thermometer and ensure the temperature
of the staff member is no greater than 100.4 Fahrenheit
3. The staff member will be asked if they have been exposed to an individual with
COVID-19 or if they are currently experiencing, or have recently experienced, the
following symptoms:
● Fever or chills
● Cough
● Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
● Fatigue
● Muscle or body aches
● Headache
● New loss of taste or smell
● Sore throat
● Congestion or runny nose
● Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
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4. Determine access to the facility based on the results of the questions asked and the
temperature check
● If a staff member answers “YES” to having any of the above symptoms, a
temperature over 100.4 Fahrenheit or has been exposed to an individual
with COVID-19 the staff member will require further questioning and may
be disqualified from access to the facility. If it is deemed the staff
member could have a possible COVID-19 infection the screening
employee shall notify their immediate supervisor and the Local Health
Department should be contacted to determine next steps including possible
isolation and tracing. The name of all disqualified staff members shall be
made available to any employee screening visitors and staff in an effort to
crosscheck and deny entry until the quarantine period has lapsed.
● If a staff member answers “NO” to having any of the above symptoms, a
temperature below 100.4 Fahrenheit and has not been exposed to an
individual with COVID-19. Access can be granted and document the
staff members full name, date, and time of screening.
Return from Illness Strategies
● Local Health department should be contacted for guidance to determine return to
work criteria and strategies for employees infected with COVID-19
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Staff Protections
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
● PPE should be used when interacting less than 6 feet apart from staff, students, and/or
parents/guardians
Face Coverings
● Face coverings should be used when interacting less than 6 feet apart from staff, students,
and/or parents/guardians
● Training and information should be provided to staff on proper use, removal, and
washing of face coverings
● Gloves – Should be utilized when interacting with and/or proper hand hygiene.
● Training and information should be provided to staff on proper use and removal.
Staff Safety
● Staff should actively maintain 6 feet in distance from colleagues and the public when
possible
● Utilize visual aids to maintain social distance and discourage individuals from
congregating
● Consider moving staff to alternative workstations and/or space seating/desks at least 6
feet apart when feasible
● Avoid sharing office equipment and/or work supplies when feasible
● Avoid face-to-face meetings when feasible
o Consider following alternative meeting methods such as, phone calls, and/or
video interactive platforms (Zoom and Google Meet).
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Student Safety
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Bus Stops
Social Distancing
● Ensure there is sufficient space for students to practice social distancing at bus stops
● Students are to practice social distancing at bus stops by staying at least 6 feet apart
● Students are recommended to wear face coverings while at bus stops
● A student waiting in a vehicle must wait in the vehicle until social distancing can be
achieved at the bus stop, when possible
Limiting Numbers at Bus Stops
● Riders will only be permitted to go to assigned bus stops
● Guest riders should not be permitted
Parent Outreach
● Parent and community outreach must be consistent to educate the public about the need
for social distance and other procedures at bus stops. More information about public
outreach can be found in the Public Outreach section of this document.
References:
https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/he/hn/documents/strongertogether.pdf
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/schools.html
https://files.covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-schools.pdf
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Parent and Community Outreach
Communication with parents, staff, and community should come through the Superintendent's
office or district office communication staff.
Communication Protocol
● Communication with parents and staff should be frequent and transparent through regular
and special media tools including, but not limited to, newsletters, email and social media
● Regular meetings and communications with staff and classified employee associations
● Regular meetings and communications with school parent committees
● Staff Surveys results
● Parent Surveys results
● Staff and teacher training on reopening guidelines
Policy Information
● Distribute new transportation policies to parents, staff and school administrators
Including:
o Distancing on the bus
o Loading and Unloading Protocols
o Symptom Screenings
o Face Coverings
o Hand Hygiene
o Bus stop protocol
Driver Outreach
● Drivers should communicate often with riders about policies and procedures regarding,
face coverings, social distancing at bus stops, and hand hygiene
References:
● California Department of Public Health
● California Department of Education
● General CDC Resources
● CDC Interim Guidance for Reopening School
● CDPH Guidance for Face Coverings
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Loading and Unloading
Seating Assignments
● Follow all Federal, State, and local laws
● During loading, seat students from the rear of the bus forward to prevent students
from walking past each other.
● To prevent students from walking past one another, afternoon runs should be
boarded based on the order in which students will be dropped off. For example,
students who get off first should board last and sit in the front.
Crossovers
● Follow all Federal, State, and local laws
● Students and staff should wear face coverings while crossing
● Maintain 6 feet physical distance if possible while crossing
Bus Stops
● Congregation should be discouraged at bus stops and school sites
● More information on bus stops can be found in the Bus Stop section of this
document
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Seating
Social Distancing Measurements
● Per CDC guidelines students must be seated a minimum of 6 feet apart. To
measure proper distance, measurements must be taken from the center of each
seating position. The distance between the center of each seating position,
including the driver, shall not be less than 6 feet. Once the seating positions are
identified, utilize seat repair tape, duct tape, or seat vinyl color spray to mark the
location the passenger will sit.
Siblings
● Follow local Public Health Department Guidelines while maintaining 6-feet
separation
Seating Assignments
Create a plan for seating based on maximum capacity determined above and develop a plan for
bus routes that accommodates the capacity limitations . Mark or block seats that must be left
vacant . Sample seating options:
Option 1: Seat one student per bench on both sides of the bus, skipping every
other row, maintaining 6 feet distance from the center of each seating position.
Seating chart is highly recommended.
Option 2: Seat one student per bench, alternating rows on each side to create a
zigzag pattern on the bus, maintaining 6 feet distance from the center of each
seating position. Seating chart is highly recommended.
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Student Health
Health Screening
• Passive Screening: Instruct parents to screen students before leaving for school or the bus
stop (check temperature to ensure temperatures below 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit, observe for
symptoms outlined by public health officials) and to keep students at home if they have
symptoms consistent with COVID-19 or if they have had close contact with a person
diagnosed with COVID-19. The District should implement a verification process.
• Active Screening: Engage in symptom screening as students enter the bus consistent
with public health guidance, which may include visual wellness checks and temperature
checks with no-touch thermometers (check temperature to ensure temperatures below 100.4
degrees Fahrenheit), and ask all students about COVID-19 symptoms within the last 24
hours and whether anyone in their home has had COVID-19 symptoms or a positive test. A
bus aide is recommended to perform active health screenings. Students found to be
symptomatic should be managed using the Symptomatic Student protocol found in this
document.
Face Coverings
● The district should implement a mask wearing policy to include:
o Drivers shall wear a face covering at all times when passengers are present
o Drivers may also wear a face shield while loading and unloading students. A
face shield should not be worn while driving the school bus.
o Students will be required to wear a face covering on the bus and at the bus stop.
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Symptomatic Students
It is imperative that a policy be created in the event a student is found to have symptoms at
the bus stop prior to boarding the bus.
• Student should be screened for symptoms daily prior to attending school
• Screening methods can be found in the Student Health section of this document
• Symptomatic students should not be allowed on the bus, unless otherwise required by
the district or company policy.
Symptomatic Student Protocol
1. The student will be moved to the front of the bus where no student will be sitting directly
in front of the symptomatic student. Ensure that the student remains further than 6 feet
from the driver. Both seats that the symptomatic student was sitting in will remain
empty until disinfected.
2. The driver will notify dispatch of a symptomatic student
a. If the bus is delivering students to a school site, dispatch will notify the school
site so that they can meet the student at the bus loading zone.
b. If the bus is delivering a student to their home, dispatch will notify their parent or
guardian of the symptomatic student.
3. The symptomatic student will be unloaded first to a school staff member or at their home
stop
4. The driver will disinfect both seats where the symptomatic student was seated before
allowing any other student to sit in that seat
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Behind the Wheel Training
Vehicles
● Ensure all vehicles used for training are properly cleaned, sanitized and disinfected
between uses.
● Use the same vehicle with the same trainee as much as possible
● Keep the vehicle ventilated at all times. (windows and roof vents open )
● When climate control systems are needed, ensure the vehicle is properly ventilated
○ Use outside air only (no recirculated air)
● Proper hand hygiene is recommended. Utilize an approved hand sanitizer if soap and
water are not readily available
● Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
Trainees
● Avoid scheduling training sessions with multiple trainees
● Instructors should explain to the trainee all health guidelines that will apply during
training sessions
● Instructor and trainee(s) will require daily health screenings prior to training
● When providing instruction PPE and proper social distancing should be practiced as
much as practicable
● Goggles or face shields should not be worn while the vehicle is intended to be put in
motion or during mirror use training.
● Ensure additional time for disinfecting between trainees
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Inservice and Classroom Training
All Instructors, trainers and any staff involved with the training department should follow safety
recommendations found in the Staff Safety section of this document. All attendees to an
inservice or classroom training shall be screened for illness using the Staff Screening protocols in
this document.
Virtual Inservice Meetings and classroom
● Providing virtual classroom and inservice trainings mitigate physical exposure of
in person training
○ Zoom, Google Meet, MicroSoft Teams, or any other approved video
interactive platforms
● Conduct training based on most recent CDE/OST Instructor Bulletins
In Person Training
● Any room used for training must be cleaned, sanitized, and disinfected before and
after use per Janitorial section of this document
● Hold in person trainings outdoors if practicable
● Set up training area based on social distancing guidelines of 6 feet and remove
additional chairs to limit occupancy
● Screen visitors and staff per health screening protocols found in the Staff
Screening section of this document
● Face coverings should be used if the social distance gets compromised for any
reason
● Encourage proper hand hygiene
● Supplies should not be shared
○ Pens, pencils, highlighters, etc
● Ensure training areas are ventilated (see the Site Safety section)
Gatherings and Communal Places
● Social gatherings during breaks should be discouraged
● No food or drinks should be shared, regardless if it is in an open or closed
container
● Avoid communal dining, buffets, and potlucks when serving food
○ If meals must be served, use individual closed containers
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Sanitation
● The Training Department must be educated on the difference between cleaning,
sanitizing, and disinfecting.
● Follow the District guidelines and policies regarding the use of cleaning, sanitizing, and
disinfecting supplies
● Maintain a record of all chemicals used and update SDS information
● Sanitation of specific items can be found throughout this document
o Sanitation Janitorial section
o Cleaning and Sanitation section
Operation
● Train drivers in different seating requirements to achieve social distancing
● Train drivers in proper PPE usage
● Train drivers in student health screenings
● Train drivers in proper disinfecting procedures
● Inform drivers of SDS information and location
Notice
The above Training guidelines shall not substitute or change the contents and use of the
California Department of Education/Office of School Transportation (CDE/OST) Instructor's
Classroom Manual and the Instructor’s Behind the Wheel Guide for California Bus Driver’s
Training Course without the proper written authorization by the Department of Education.
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Section 5
Vehicle Safety
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Cleaning and Sanitation
Overview
This section provides cleaning and disinfecting guidelines to ensure that vehicles are properly
cleaned and disinfected. Consider working with your custodial services department and utilizing
district approved products for cleaning/disinfecting.
Preparation
● Develop policies for personal protective equipment (PPE) and provide training on proper
use to all cleaning staff prior to assigning tasks
● Ensure all staff are trained on the hazards and proper use of all cleaning/disinfecting
chemicals used in the workplace in accordance with all local, state and federal
rules/regulations
● Ensure an adequate amount of PPE and cleaning supplies are present prior to reopening
● Ensure that the products chosen for cleaning/sanitizing/disinfecting are suitable for the
surfaces being addressed
● Ensure that staff has read and understands the directions for use, cautionary statements,
and required PPE for each cleaning chemical and/or disinfectant that they will be
required to use in vehicle maintenance.
● Develop a cleaning/disinfecting schedule for all vehicles in order to avoid both the under
and over use of cleaning products
● Develop a cleaning/disinfecting plan for deep cleaning of vehicles where a suspected or
confirmed case of COVID-19 has occurred
● Ensure staff has a clear understanding of the definitions of:
○ Cleaning: The process of locating, identifying, containing, removing and
properly disposing of unwanted substances from a surface or area. Cleaning
usually involves sopa or a cleaning formula and requires some form of agitation,
such as hand rubbing or a sponge. Cleaning removes, but does not kill,
microorganisms.
○ Sanitizing: The process of reduction, but not killing, microorganisms by 99.9
percent - the level deemed safe for humans by the Environmental Protection
Agency - in 30 seconds or less. Sanitizers cannot kill viruses or fungi and should
be used against the specific pathogen(s) stated on the label.
○ Disinfecting: To kill 99.999 percent of the pathogens the disinfectant’s label says
it is effective in killing. Disinfectants kill viruses, but only those listed on the
label. Cleaning should always proceed disinfecting and all disinfectants MUST
remain on the surface for the full recommended dwell/contact time.
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Regular Practice
● Make a plan for adequate outdoor air circulation - open windows when possible
● Clean and sanitize/disinfect all used areas of the vehicle at least daily
o Begin with sweeping/vacuuming the floor
o Clean and sanitize/disinfect all areas working top/bottom and back/front
● Frequent touch points such as seats, handrails, and window ledges may need to be
cleaned and sanitized/disinfected between routes of different student groups
Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19
● Open all windows and wait 24 hours (or as long as possible) before entering vehicle
● Fully clean and disinfect ALL areas used by the sick person - having a seating chart may
help isolate the specific seating area, but all common touched areas prior to the seating
area will need to be addressed
● Begin cleaning with the floor - sweep and/or vacuum
● Clean and disinfect all other surfaces beginning with any areas normally within reach
working from top down (windows, seats, rails, etc.)
● Work from the back of the vehicle forward and finish with all areas of the entrance door
including areas outside that may have been touched
● If the “wait time” is 7 days or more, additional cleaning and disinfection is not necessary
References:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/disinfecting-building-facility.html
https://www.cleanlink.com/news/article/Common-Cleaning-Terms-Defined--25664
https://covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-schools.pdf
https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/he/hn/documents/strongertogether.pdf
https://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/schoolipm/pubs/reminders_for_using_disinfectants.pdf
https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3512.pdf
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Driver Pre-Trip Protocols
All protocols will be in addition to 13 CCR § 1215 § 1215. Vehicle Condition. For pre-trip
inspections, gloves should be used prior to touching any surface required for during the course of
your inspection. Proper hand hygiene may be used in place of gloves. After your inspection is
complete, the areas touched during your inspection will need to be sanitized. These areas include
but are not limited to:
● Emergency exit handles
● Lug nuts
● Door latches
● Dip Sticks
● Valves
● Tire checking equipment
● Drivers compartment (steering wheel, turn signals, switches etc.)
When logging the inspection, the driver should use their own supplied pen that does not stay on
the bus if using paper inspection forms. If the inspection is completed on an electronic handheld
device, the device will need to be sanitized when the inspection is complete.
Additional Sanitation
● Drivers are required to disinfect the drivers compartment at the beginning of the workday
and upon returning to the Transportation Yard. Including but not limited to steering
wheel, switches, controls, emergency door release, stop sign, seat belt and door lock
Additional items to inspect prior to departure:
● Trash can empty
● Onboard cleaning supplies
● Bus cleanliness
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Vehicle Maintenance Procedures
All Vehicle maintenance will be done in accordance with social distancing protocols with PPE
outlined in Staff Protection Protocols. Staff performing vehicle maintenance will use specific
preventative procedures to limit contact between staff cohorts and possible transmission.
Vehicle Drop Off
● Vehicles should be dropped off outside of the maintenance building when possible
● The driver shall sanitize the drivers compartment and high touch areas
● Repair requests should made by phone or electronically to limit person to person contact
Additional Maintenance Procedures
● Prior to any maintenance being performed, the maintenance person should sanitize any
area where they are performing maintenance. For example, if the seats are being repaired
that area needs to be sanitized prior to the work being performed and upon completion of
the repair.
After Maintenance Complete
● The vehicle should be placed back outside of the maintenance building
● The maintenance person shall sanitize the drivers compartment and high touch areas
● The driver should be notified via phone or electronic communication that the vehicle is
ready
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Appendix
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Acronyms and Abbreviations
AAP American Academy of Pediatrics AAP.org
CDC Centers for Disease Control CDC.gov
CDE California Department of Education cde.ca.gov
CDE/OST California Department of Education cde.ca.gov/ls/tn/
Office of School Transportation
CDPH California Department of Public Health cdph.ca.gov
EPA Environmental Protection Agency epa.gov
FDA Food and Drug Administration fda.gov
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
SDS Safety Data Sheet
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